Science and Research Skunk smells in cannabis not caused by terpenes but sulfur-based compounds: study Terpenes are only part of what gives some types of weed their unique smells and other related properties Natalia Buendia CalvilloDecember 3, 2021
Science and Research THC biomarkers ‘poor’ indicators of impairment, study shows The research casts doubt on currently used methods for detecting impairment Nick LabaDecember 2, 2021
Cannabis Record number of cannabis research papers published in 2021 There are more than 3,800 studies on weed published this year already, surpassing a record set in 2020 Kathryn TindaleDecember 2, 2021
Medical and Pharmaceutical Common antidepressant escitalopram and psilocybin can be taken together safely: study Research funded by MindMed suggests some antidepressants can reduce the unwanted side effects of psychedelics Natalia Buendia CalvilloDecember 1, 2021
Business Numinus develops in-house tests to detect compounds in psychedelic mushrooms The methods will be available as part of third-party client services Nick LabaNovember 29, 2021
Psychedelics Psychedelic microdosers report less anxiety and depression: study Some are criticizing researcher Stamets for trying to capitalize on the phenomenon of 'stacking,' where psychedelics are paired with health supplements Natalia Buendia CalvilloNovember 22, 2021
Cannabis Consuming cannabis while on psychedelics makes the experience stronger, researchers say Cannabis and 'classical' psychedelics could act on similar receptors Natalia Buendia CalvilloNovember 4, 2021
Medical and Pharmaceutical Cannabis-based medicine could be used to treat Tourette syndrome: study While there's only limited data on the effects of cannabis in minors, researchers suggest it as an alternative to surgery in severe cases Natalia Buendia CalvilloNovember 3, 2021
Research Toxic metals are leaching into cannabis oil cartridges and users may be inhaling them, study shows But terpenes might be tempering the process Natalia Buendia CalvilloOctober 29, 2021
Research Terpene-based drugs could be the future of painkillers, researchers say Several of the common smell-producing compounds in cannabis are associated with analgesic properties, and have attractive safety profiles Natalia Buendia CalvilloOctober 19, 2021